With strategic partnership, Interface adds energy management to its managed security services
July 7, 2015
Interface Security Systems, a cloud-based managed security services company, announced that it has partnered with EnTouch Controls, a provider of energy management as a service (EMaaS), to offer energy management to its enterprise, restaurant, and retail customers.
Microf will support dealers and their customers with a quick and user-friendly application process
July 7, 2015
Carrier has signed a strategic agreement with Microf LLC to provide an alternative to traditional financing for qualified Carrier heating and cooling customers. Microf now offers its rent-to-own solution through Carrier’s distributor and dealer network, supplying an additional option for homeowners to obtain HVAC products.
Final rules recognize AHRI’s recommendations for certain unitary products, heat pumps, water heaters, and PTACs
July 7, 2015
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) applauded two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) final rules that adopt ASHRAE 90.1 efficiency levels for three-phase unitary products less than 65,000 Btuh, water-source heat pumps, commercial oil-fired storage water heaters, and packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs).
Latest technology developments are allowing greater insight into energy procurement and energy usage
July 7, 2015
The global energy management system market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20 percent from 2015 to 2020 due to highly volatile electricity prices, government regulations, and growing awareness among consumers, according to a new report from Research and Markets.
Loans allow for building upgrades and significant cost savings
July 6, 2015
The New York City Energy Efficiency Corp. (NYCEEC) announced that it has financed six new clean energy projects for small multifamily buildings that provide affordable housing for working families in neighborhoods across New York City.
IoT platform gives customers remote management of their heaters’ operation
July 6, 2015
Ayla Networks, provider of an Internet of Things (IoT) platform that the company says enables connectivity for any kind of product, announced that it is working in partnership with Dimplex North America to incorporate its IoT technology into Dimplex electric heating products.
Europe is the biggest market for cooling towers; Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing
July 6, 2015
The global cooling towers market is forecast to reach a value of $3.25 billion by 2020, representing an annualized growth rate of 4.9 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to a new report published by MarketsandMarkets.
Award allows follow-on development of earlier design work
July 3, 2015
New West Technologies announced that it has been chosen by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop a working prototype of an advanced energy storage and power system for refrigerated truck trailers that replaces their traditional diesel-powered systems.
Honeywell Intl. Inc. announced that leading global compressor manufacturers Emerson Climate Technologies Inc., Bitzer, and Frascold have approved Honeywell’s low-global warming potential (low-GWP) refrigerants Solstice N40 (R-448A) and Solstice N13 (R-450A) for use in their commercial refrigeration compressors.
Includes HVAC equipment such as chillers, boilers, and building control systems
July 3, 2015
Noesis, an online lending marketplace for financing energy-saving equipment such as HVAC, lighting, and other commercial building improvements, has announced the launch of a promotional financing program to help accelerate the sales of its partners.